You've stood the test of time; now are approaching a rewarding vacation to warmer climates, but it's possible you may come across one dilemma.   Summer clothes and beach wear have been absent from the retail shelves for months!  Sure, you probably have a decent collection compiled to take with you from back in June and July. That doesn't necessarily mean you want your vacation wardwrobe to scream SUMMER WHITE SEASON to other travelers.  The key to sunny destination travel in the fall and winter is matching key pieces from your summer collection with updated resort wear that are season appropriate.  

      The easiest way to find these options is going to be online at this time of year.   J Crew already has its 2010 swimwear preview on Jcrew.com.  This above adorable Sea Green Bandeau bikini from Jcrew will spare you tan lines!   "The Grass is Always Greener Dress" pictured top right comes from Modcloth.com.  Their site has a heavy assortment of summer dresses still in stock; many that were completely sold out through the summer! 

Modcloth's floral halter dress  pictured right is perfect for afternoon shopping excursions in St. Thomas!             

      You should also consider cute vacation accessories.  Swoozies.com realizes  you don't want to leave your bikini soaking in your beach tote, so they sell these adorable bags to pack away your suit while keeping your other necesities dry! For a measly $14.99, no girl should be without!   A day at the beach or ship deck is incomplete without an adorable koozie to keep your beverage perfectly chilled!

Check out your local gift boutiques for these.  They are everywhere!  What could be better than an embroidered koozie?  

Lastly, it's highly possible  you'll have one night that is a little dressier than the rest on your vacation.   Whether it's formal night on the cruise or a special night with your guy, take at least one cocktail dress to impress!  Classic red looks good on almost everyone and it surely makes an impression.   Show your tan off at the end of the week with this strapless red satin dress from The Limited.

Most likely your week will fly, so take lots of pictures of your group of people with their adorable outfits and accessories!  After all, the 80 degree weather won't be around when you get home but photos last a life time!